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While the Opel Insignia name may not be familiar to Australians, its lineage is. The previous iteration was sold here as the Holden Vectra before Holden decided the whole premium-pricing thing wasn't working, so it switched to sourcing cheaper cars from South Korea.

The car is back - in spirit, at least - and now wears the badge of General Motors' European brand, Opel. The Insignia is the flagship of the Opel range for now and promises mid-size space with some European flair.